Beagle vs Dachshund

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Beagle wins 4–2
Beagle Small · Hound
Dachshund Small · Hound
Weight
18–30 lbs
8–32 lbs
Height
13–15 in
8–9 in
Lifespan
10–15 yrs
12–16 yrs
Origin
England
Germany

Trait Comparison

4/5
Energy Level
3/5
2/5
Grooming Needs
2/5
5/5
Good with Kids
3/5
5/5
Good with Dogs
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
2/5
3/5
Shedding
2/5
5/5
Barking
4/5
Beagle — Dachshund (highlighted = better for that trait)

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